This is my father. He is currntly visitng me at my home after visitng his other son who just shipped off to the Iraq war for 15 months. He was sadden by the prospect of having his son go into war. I was talking with him and shooting his picture at the same time. It took him awhile to let his guard down but when he did his facial expression became relaxed and slight tears formed in his eyes. This was truely and intimate moment with my father.
POST: Thanks for all the wonderful comments. It is my brother who was shipped off to Iraq on Feb. 22nd. This was a very intimate moment to share with my father, and discuss my brohter's future as a soldier serving in Iraq.
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This is a great shot. It's great as an image, even better to know the story behind it. I'd love to organize a collection of B&W father shots. See comments in this image...
This is superb photography......something which goes beyond just the attainment of technical excellence. It's emotional, intimate, and very moving. You can almost sense the feeling in him, at that tough time. Very very well done.
Fantastic portrait. I love the darkness and the contrasting silvery light. Great expression. IMHO the border takes away from this wonderful shot - no border or small black might work better for my eyes. 8
I like your lighting and composition. I'm distracted by the ?noise over the left face and right mid third. I'll be interested to know if that was intentional or a consequence of PP. The lighting is great! 6
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